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February 07 2010

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes wearing a white and red flower garland with yellow blossoms at the chest, sitting on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A man in a light grey-white collared shirt leans forward and touches the seated man's face with one hand while holding his other hand together in respect. A few other people in orange robes are partly visible at the edges, and a carved stone pillar stands in the background. The seated man is a person by appearance, with long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a garland, but the identification is not certain from the image.2010-08-05July 03 20122012-07-03Photo of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi, placing a hand on the forehead of an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style trousers with a rudraksha-style mala. A gilded ornate throne with a carved golden backrest and red velvet cushions stands behind them, beside a bouquet of purple orchids, pink carnations and white flowers. A standing attendant in orange and white is at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron ornate-style robes and sits on a gilded throne, which together form the qualifying cues. The older man is a devotee receiving a blessing.2008-10-19A photograph of an indoor stage event. On the right, a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a red bindi sits on a red cushioned throne before an ornate gold backdrop with a carved golden deity relief. His eyes are closed as he rests one hand on the shoulder of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who kneels beside him, his palms pressed together in reverence. Yellow and red flower garlands and a bouquet of purple orchids and pink carnations frame the scene, with green foliage behind. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in saffron robes with long swept-back hair and a bindi, receiving devotion from a devotee in white.2008-10-19A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a white jasmine garland and a red bindi, smiling as he places his hand on the head of a devotee in a white shirt who bends forward. Ornate gold-toned carved decor and red flowers appear behind them. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a flower garland and ceremonial gold ornaments, and is blessing the devotee with a head touch. A third person in pale pink clothing stands at the right edge.2010-02-07A photograph of a man with long dark swept-back hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and a heavy gold bead necklace, smiling broadly while placing his right hand on the head of a shaven-headed young man in a white dhoti with maroon borders and a matching gold bead necklace. The young man bows his head forward. Behind them stands a large gilded deity murti or ornate golden backdrop, with yellow marigold garlands and red and white flowers at the right edge. A small decorative stand and an orange background complete the scene.2010-10-17July 03 20122012-07-03A seated man in a white shirt bows forward while a robed figure in saffron-orange clothing places a palm on his forehead in blessing. The blessing figure wears a long pink and white flower garland, a gold waist chain, rudraksha beads and a tripundra with a red bindi, and sits on a red cushioned seat. Behind them are large garlands in red, yellow and white flowers and a decorative orange kolam-style panel. Two people are visible.2012-09-23A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and layered gold ceremonial necklaces, with a red-and-white tilak on his forehead and a multi-coloured garland of pink, teal and gold beads, holds a small folded paper in one hand while placing his other palm on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white checked shirt. Behind him are a red floral garland arrangement of marigolds and roses and a red cushioned seat. This appears to be a blessing or guidance moment during darshan. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style gold necklaces and a garland, matching the page's claim that Swamiji is present.2012-09-23October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe seated on an ornate gold throne with red and white flower garlands and a red tiger-striped cushion. He has a red tilak on his forehead and is smiling warmly. An older man in a cream-coloured short-sleeved shirt leans in close, bending toward him and touching his shoulder. Background includes pink drapes and gold swan motifs.2009-07-11A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala with ornate gold beads and a gold pendant places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in white clothes and glasses. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a red bindi and a small microphone clipped near his face, and sits on a striped throne decorated with red, white and orange flower garlands and a gold backrest. The gesture resembles a blessing. a person is seated on the throne with a rudraksha mala and saffron robe, consistent with a satsang or darshan setting.2012-07-03